Where does the lock out hub go on a jeep?
The confusion comes from the fact that the lock-out bolts onto an outer part of the axle normally called the brake hub. The brake hub has the bearings in it and the lugs go through it to bolt on the wheel. The hub bolts onto the brake hub.
When did they start using brake hubs on CJS?
There are two styles of brake hubs used on CJs between ’72-’86. From ’72-’80 they used a brake hub (for a 5 lug wheel) that had 6 bolts to hold on the lock-out.
What kind of hubs do I have in my CJ-7?
CJ-7s built from ’76-’79 with the automatic transmission and Quadra-Trac transfer case all came with driven plates. You must convert this transfer case to part time operation before installing hubs. What Kind of Hub do I Have?
What’s the difference between brake hub and lock out hub?
The name hub is a bit confusing because other parts of the axle are called the hub, so to avoid confusion the term lock-out can be used. The confusion comes from the fact that the lock-out bolts onto an outer part of the axle normally called the brake hub.
How many lock out hubs does a Jeep CJ have?
There is a limited selection of 5 bolt lock-outs available and the OEM 5 bolt lock-outs are fairly weak. For this reason, many people will swap in 6 bolt brake hubs and 6 bolt lock-outs on their ’81-’86 CJs. It wasn’t until the 70s when hubs became standard equipment for Jeep CJs, before that they were optional.
There are two styles of brake hubs used on CJs between ’72-’86. From ’72-’80 they used a brake hub (for a 5 lug wheel) that had 6 bolts to hold on the lock-out.
Can a Jeep Wrangler be converted to a hub?
Converting a Wrangler to hubs would not necessarily be advantagous. Wranglers use a small 5 on 4.5″ wheel bolt pattern (CJs use 5 on 5.5″). The small wheel bolt pattern does not leave much space for a hub and the small hubs tend to break. If you have ever wheeled with someone with a Ford Ranger, you have probably seen a hub break.
What are the lock out hubs on a harvester?
They have an “auto” and “lock” postion on the dial. These hubs are built by Warn and they are common on International Harvester vehicles. The IH ones have a little IH logo on them rather than the Warn logo. They are an auto locking hub with an “auto” and “lock” position on the dial.